Full Time Counselor

The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.* Provide individual, relational, and group therapy to individuals, couples, and families impacted by problem gambling.* Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Problem Gambling Services (PGS) standards.* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations.* Apply trauma-informed and social justice–oriented counseling approaches in all client interactions.* Prepare for and actively participate in individual and group supervision.* Demonstrate ability to provide and receive clear and direct feedback.* Support training and orientation for graduate assistant counselors, interns, and volunteers as needed.* Demonstrate the ability to model the standards of the profession to students and trainees.* Engage in ongoing education and certification maintenance, including required training for Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC) status.* Participate in staff meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance clinical competence and cultural responsiveness.* Proficient in applying trauma-informed and social justice–oriented counseling practices within clinical settings* Knowledge of gambling addiction, recovery models, and mental health interventions* Superior understanding of ethical and legal standards governing clinical work, including HIPAA, FERPA, and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations* Proficient in using electronic health record systems and maintaining accurate, secure clinical documentation* Strong command of diagnostic and treatment planning frameworks, including ASAM placement criteria and stages of change* Excellent written and verbal communication that supports clarity, compassion, and professionalism across client and team interactions* Extremely skilled in maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, and managing sensitive information with discretion* Proficient in applying motivational interviewing techniques and integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches for co-occurring treatment* Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills that foster trust, cooperation, and mutual respect within interdisciplinary teams* Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all individuals feel respected, heard, and supported in therapeutic and workplace settings* Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and clinical data tracking tools for case documentation and reporting* Exceptional organizational and time management skills for balancing multiple caseloads, documentation deadlines, and collaborative meetings* Excellent capacity for self-reflection, openness to feedback, and commitment to continuous professional growth and ethical practice* Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or registration as a Professional Counselor Associate or Marriage and Family Therapy Associate* Certification as a Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor I (or will obtain within the first year of employment)* At least one year of full-time clinical counseling experience, providing direct therapeutic services to individuals, couples, or families* Demonstrated experience applying trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented, and community-based counseling practices* At least two years of post-graduate clinical counseling experience in addiction or problem gambling treatment settings* Experience with working with student trainees or interns* Advanced training or experience in motivational interviewing, trauma recovery, ASAM Patient Placement Criteria or addiction treatment* Preferred Tech: Workday, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health record systems, and data-tracking tools* FLSA Status: Exempt* Starting at $68,000 per year Full-Time, with consideration for experience**Explorare, Discere, Sociare (to explore, to learn, to work together)**Lewis & Clark’s motto defines why it’s such a great place to work! Employees join a learning community that rewards ideas and resourcefulness, and embraces the common good and a sense of social justice.We strive to recruit and retain a diverse blend of talented, enthusiastic individuals who will take full advantage of the extraordinary environment and resources available to them to further their lives and careers. We offer a generous benefits package that includes health, retirement, paid time off, tuition, and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lewis & Clark College